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Final Alarm for Firefighter John “Jack” Kissel
February 09, 2026 | NEW YORK
1RN News Team,

Photo by Courtesy of Cragsmoor Fire Company.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
On February 9, 2026, members of the Cragsmoor Fire Company gathered to commemorate and put to rest fellow firefighter John "Jack" Kissel. Firefighters, family members, and people of the community gathered to honor his service and commitment to the department. Members of the fire service commemorated Kissel's "final alarm," a symbolic honoring of a firefighter's final call. Fellow firefighters focused on his dedication to serving the community and the deep relationships that exist throughout the fire department.

